Challenges Facing Nigeria’s Education Sector: COVID-19 and Beyond
Nigeria’s education sector is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, which closed schools for most of 2020. The Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) nine-month strike also halted academic activities in public universities. Universities resume with a backlog of admissions and rushed studies to accommodate new students. ASUU threatens to strike again, causing unease among students […]
Education in Crisis: Addressing Learning Poverty in Developing Countries
The World Bank Group is the largest financier of education globally, operating in 94 countries to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4): inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all by 2030. Education is a fundamental human right and a powerful driver of development, poverty reduction, health, gender equality, peace, and stability. It yields huge returns […]
The Future of Nigerian Music: Top 5 Young Musicians to Watch in 2021
The Nigerian music industry has established itself as a powerhouse in Africa, boasting an impressive roster of talented artists such as Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, and Burna Boy. As these veterans continue to shine, a new generation of young musicians is emerging to carry the torch. Meet the Next Big Names in Nigerian […]
Top 10 Markets for Holiday Shopping in Nigeria
The holiday season is here, and Nigerians are eager to shop for gifts, decorations, and essentials. To make the most of your holiday shopping experience, consider visiting these top 10 markets in Nigeria: Alaba International Market, Lagos: Famous for electronics and Nollywood-related products. Kasuwar Kwari, Kano: Offers quality handmade tie and dye fabric at affordable […]
The world in 2021: How Global Politics will be change this year
The world in 2021 was made for significant changes, particularly with Donald Trump’s departure from the presidency, which was expected to alter the face of geopolitics. The climate crisis and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were predicted to have a huge impact on all nations, while some countries faced unique challenges. In terms of global politics, the […]
The top 10 most significant world events of 2021:
1. COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive, but Challenges Persist The COVID-19 vaccines developed in record time were widely distributed, saving millions of lives. However, vaccine hesitancy, unequal access, and new variants like Delta and Omicron posed significant challenges. By year-end, over 5 million people globally and 800,000 Americans had died from COVID-19. 2. Countries Fail the Climate […]